After drawing the patient's blood, the nurse will correctly
A) Have the patient bend his or her elbow to help stop the bleeding.
B) Apply pressure for at least 1 full minute.
C) Leave the tourniquet on until the patient has stopped bleeding.
D) Apply deep pressure for approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
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